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Jim and Katie Thomsen – S/V Tenaya Atuona, Hiva Oa 09°48.00'S, 139°02.00'W
Baie Hanaiapa, Hiva Oa 09°42.80'S, 139°00.80'W
Baie Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva 08°49.53'S, 140°04.98'W
Daniel 's Bay, Nuku Hiva 08°56.63'S, 140°09.78'W
Fatu Hiva 10°27.89'S, 138°40.08'W
Hakahau 09°21.00'N, 140°03.00'W
Hiva Oa, Baie Hanamenu 09°45.80'S, 139°08.30'W
Marquese & Tuamotu’s
Nuku Hiva, Anse Hoomi 08°53.60'S, 140°01.05'W
Tahuata, Baie Hanamoenoe 09°54.40'S, 139°06.29'W
Tahuata, Baie Hanatefau 09°57.70'S, 139°07.15'W
Taio Hae Bay 08°56.00'S, 140°05.00'W
Taiohae, Nuku Hiva 08°54.90'S, 140°06.00'W
Atuona
Atuona is a Port of Entry. Anchor bow and stern in the bay behind the breakwater - soft, gloopy mud with possibility of dragging. There is water and an open-air shower on the wharf. The skipper should visit the local gendarmerie along with ALL crew members, taking passports, clearance documentation etc. Citizens of EU countries may stay indefinitely, but citizens of non-EU countries are usually given three months. A bond is required by non-EU citizens.
The village of Atuona is a short walk from the anchorage. There are banks, a post office, churches, bakeries and supermarkets where most goods can be purchased. In the centre of the village is a Museum devoted to Paul Gaugin, who lived here for a time. His grave is in the churchyard overlooking the village.
1) Information Submitted by Tanya Leech - Thursday 's Child of Lee Graham Morfey – Flight of Time Hugh & Cathie Marriott - Tacit John & Pat Driscoll - Moonlight of Down
2) Date 1995,1997,2000, 2006
3) Harbour or Area Covered Include Lat & Long Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas. 09°48’ S 139°02’ W Hakahetau, Ua Pou - see 19)
4) Suitability and Attraction for Yachts Closest port of entry to the Galapagos and upwind within the Marquesas group. Not an ideal harbour but useful.
5) Marinas, Berthing or Anchorage Anchor (in limited space if there is a crowd). Do not go too far in as it shallows. At times a big swell enters the harbour making it very dangerous and if in too shallow water one would hit the bottom. There are two yellow posts on shore and one is not supposed to anchor south of them. We were on the Northern side, which although open was comfortable and safe. In this position it was important to keep south of the rocks off the shore. A stern anchor is essential. Some swell gets past the breakwater so most people put a bow anchor to seaward and stern anchor in opposition. If a really big swell is expected it is best to leave. Dinghy landing: This can be very difficult a stern anchor is needed. It is worth trying the rough slipway used by the locals for their canoes (N.E. of washing area just around the little headland)
6) Entry Ports We visited Fatu Hiva for 3 nights over a weekend in Oct 06 and this caused us no problems when subsequently checking in at Atuona. The Atuona Gendarmerie was only checking boats in in the mornings. The office opens at 0700. You 'll be given the form to post to Customs, requiring a CFP 55 stamp, so best to go to the Gendarmerie early enough to get to the post office before they close for lunch at 1130.
7) Formal Requirements for Yachts Entering/Departing: a) from/to same country You have to check in with the Gendarmerie at all other islands visited, but we found it quick and painless in each case. b) from/to abroad One stop only at the Gendarme (you are sure to get a lift into town). N.B. Be very exact with your drink/ tobacco etc declaration. (see general notes). Remember that one copy of the form has to be posted immediately to Customs at Papeete. The Bond has ceased for E.U. citizens. The ‘Bond’ (non EU citizens) can be deposited here or delayed until Nuka Hiva or Papeete.. In 1997 the amount for all Europeans was set at French Pacific francs 118200 - approx. $US1182 per person, plus banking charges, c) visa requirements EEC passport holders do not require a visa in advance, others should enquire before departure
8) Location/Existence of:
a) harbour master All administration controlled by the Gendarmerie in the village.
b) customs/immigration See above
c) health authorities See above
d) police See above
9) Control of Foreign Yachts Visa period is three months and renewable
10) Attitude of Officials to Visiting Yachtsmen Cordial and relaxed
11) Repair/Hauling Facilities None
12) Sailing Directions or Charts FR 7355, 7354. BA chart 1640 and Pacific Islands Pilot and Charlie’s Charts of Polynesia (to be treated with caution) SHOM charts 7354 & 7355
13) Cruising Guide and where Obtainable. Include Phone and/or E-Mail
14) Port Radio Services None
15) Weather Forecasts Weatherfaxes from NMC Point Reyes, California, on 17,151.2 at 1535 and 2144 Zulu.
16) Yacht Club(S) Nil
17) Other Facilities: drinking water Taking on fuel and water by going stern to the quay no longer seemed like a viable option to us. Use jerry cans instead. Good quality water. fuel See above gas (propane)/gaz We bought a Tahiti Gaz bottle and appropriate fitting from the fuel station, and will hand this back when we leave French Polynesia. The bottles are large and heavy though and won 't fit in the space normally occupied by a 6kg/15lb red Calor bottle. chandlers None bank We have HSBC cards, but despite the fact that Banque Socredo (the only bank in the Marquesas) displays the Maestro and Cirrus signs, we completely failed to obtain any cash at all in the islands with either debit or credit card, via either the ATM or over the counter. Thank goodness we 'd taken a supply of French Polynesian francs with us from the UK or we 'd have been very stuck! We did manage to pay for the diesel at Atuona with our credit card though. The helpful Bank clerk wasn 't surprised at this slightly bizarre situation.... shops/market The shop at the fuel station has almost as many foodstuffs, which isn 't much!, as the shops in town, and its far more convenient. We found far better shopping in Taiohae, Nuku Hiva. restaurants/hotels One café and one restaurant in town which were OK, others very expensive. We had dinner with John Ozanne (see Lonely Planet guide) who has been inviting yachtsmen for the last 30 years. It was an excellent meal in delightful surroundings and very reasonable. post office/telephones including mobile facilities Good Post Office. internet cafes Internet is available at the post office, but with a telephone card and you can 't use a floppy disk. At £10 for 40 mins, it 's also horrendously expensive. Lonely Planet (03 edition) mentions Cafe Kaupe as a source of internet, but this is no longer the case. We found cheaper internet access at Ua Pou (see CIS info for Ua Pou), but it was desperately slow. best mailing address Poste Restante, Atuona, but officially not kept more than l5 days. showers Very basic shower by the dinghy dock laundry There were lots of ads around from a lady called Sandra offering very reasonably priced laundry services. You would have to phone her and we didn 't avail ourselves of this service. No evidence of any laundry service via Cafe Kaupe any more.in town (5Kg 1,500CFP) transport/air services It is over a mile into town, but small parties are generally given a lift on request. Air services exist but not recommended for crew change. medical facilities/hospital Minor facilities only
18) Recommendations or Warnings Dengue fever is present on Fatu Hiva and possibly other islands. Precautions should taken to prevent mosquito bites
. 19) Other Information – please include here general impressions, opinions, comments or any other matter which might be of use to those visiting. Do take a tour of the island with one of the drivers. We went with Desiree Kekela (tel: Taaoa 927577) who gave us a wonderful introduction to the Polynesian way of life and food. (He only speaks French). If a call has not been made at Fatu Hiva before arrival then the windward leg out there is well worth the effort. Do climb the hill behind the little town of Atuona, not only to see Gaughin’s grave under the frangipani tree, but to admire the view. Port: Hakahetau, Ua Pou. Charts: FR 7353 Anchorage: Can be rolly so use a stern anchor. General: The dinghy landing is exciting . Use oars and not outboard. Either lift the dinghy out or use stern anchor. The attraction of this village is Etienne who speaks English and his wife Yvonne who live on the main street. They are exceptionally welcoming and we stayed a week at this anchorage enjoying the island, people and church service.
Baie Hanaiapa
15mts sand
Pretty village, visit Willam’s Yacht Club (Actually it his house (shack) but he has been meeting cruisers for years and likes his book signe:d!
Baie Hanaiapa is on the north coast of Hiva Oa, a deep bay with a large rocky islet at its entrance and a small village at its head. Anchor in 10 m in sand. There is a post office in the village, and a walk through is delightful, given the wonderful variety of flowers and shrubs along the way, the neat gardens and the pride the inhabitants take in keeping it that way. They are very friendly, so take your time to get to know them. A very peaceful anchorage.
Baie Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva
This bay lies on the north coast of Nuku Hiva, just to the west of Baie Anaho. It can be identified by the pinnacles of rock on its western side - a very dramatic profile. Entrance is easy and anchorage is in 10 metres in the middle of the bay. There is a small wharf on the east side of the bay, but beware of the swell when getting ashore. Copra sheds lie alongside the path to the village, and there are a number of lime trees where windfalls may be found.
The village of Hatiheu lies along the shoreline and the head of the bay. there is a post office, the Catholic church, a few shops and a restaurant, Chez Yvonne, which serves the most delicious food. About 1 kilometre along the road to Taiohe are two stunning marae - archeological sites which are kept clear by local people. These are well worth visiting. It is also worth the walk to the top of the hill, following the road, for a stunning view of the whole bay , which is surrounded by lush vegetation, beautiful flowers and very friendly locals. There are a number of stone tiki along the beach.
Daniel 's Bay, Nuku Hiva
Daniel 's Bay, or Anse Hakatea, lies approximately 7 miles west of Baie Taiohae. The entrance is difficult to identify but can be found at 08 56.0 S, 149 09.0 W. The bay is almost landlocked. Anchor in 5 metres off either shore. Water is available, but you must seek permission from the villagers. The people are more than happy to tell you about themselves and their village, and it is odd to see the proliferation of solar panels in such a natural environment.
There is a very pleasant stroll along an old Polynesian road to a spectacular waterfall, over 1500 metres high. The walk takes about two hours there and back, not including time spent at the falls themselves. It wanders through dense vegetation and can be damp underfoot, so stout footwear should be worn. At least one river crossing, up to thigh-level, is needed following this track, and it is advisable to wear long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt because of the nonos, savage biting insects which seem to take great chunks out of you and whose bites itch intensely. Once at the falls, it is possible to swim through the gap into a cave at the foot of the falls, but care must be taken if it has been raining as the cliff face is not consolidated and rock falls are common.
Fatu Hiva
Baie des Vierges: the village of Hamavave lies behind the beach. A breakwater shields the wharf from some of the swell. Care needs to be taken to ensure the anchor is well bedded in as strong gusts, up to 25 knots, come down the valley from the east. Water is available on the wharf. There is a small shop with basic supplies, and where Euros may be changed for French Polynesian Francs at the set rate. The local inhabitants are more used to bartering, and especially require shoes, stationery supplies and rope, trading these for bananas, pamplemousse and bread.
There is an interesting walk to a waterfall which starts from Hamavave. Take the road out of the village until you reach a sharp right hand turn where the road goes steeply up a hill. Turn off the road to the left and follow this track, which then becomes a path, to the waterfall. The path can be slippery so stout footwear should be worn.
Fatu Hiva is lovely place, but should really be visited after you 've checked in fromally to French Polynesia at either Atuona on Hiva Oa or Taiohae on Nuku Hiva.
Hakahau
Baie Hakaehu 08.47.26S 140.10.73W 10mts sand. Beware wind against tide on NW corner of island
1) Information Submitted by Tanya Leech, Thursday 's Child of Lee
2) Date October 2006
3) Harbour or Area Covered Include Lat & Long Hakahau, Ua Pou, MarquesasS9° 21’ W140° 03’
4) Suitability and Attraction for Yachts. Include details of relevant web sites A pleasant small town and a good anchorage, particularly if there is space to tuck in behind the breakwater. Good quay for dinghy landing and lots of water available.
5) Marinas, Berthing or Anchorage Anchor in about 3m, tucking in behind the breakwater if space permits. Lay a stern anchor to reduce swinging space and hold you bows to any swell. Good holding in sand. 6) Entry Ports Atuona on Hiva Oa or Taiohae on Nuku Hiva
7) Formal Requirements for Yachts Entering/Departing:
a) from/to same country You do need to check in with the Gendarme, even after you 've checked in at Hiva Oa or Nuku Hiva, but its quick and painless. Gendarmerie open even on Sunday afternoons from 1500.
b) from/to abroad
c) visa requirements
8) Location/Existence of:
a) harbour master
b) customs/immigration
c) health authorities
d) police The Gendarmerie is on the 2nd main road leading inland from the waterfront, when walking from the dock.
9) Control of Foreign Yachts Check in with the Gendarme at each Marquesan island visited.
10) Attitude of Officials to Visiting Yachtsmen Friendly and pleasant
11) Repair/Hauling Facilities None
12) Sailing Directions or Charts SHOM chart 7353
13) Cruising Guide and where Obtainable. Include Phone and/or E-Mail Charlie 's Charts of Polynesia
14) Port Radio Services None
15) Weather Forecasts None
16) Yacht Club(S) None
17) Other Facilities:
a) drinking water
We took water from the many taps on the quay and found it to be of good drinking quality.
b) fuel None that we know of
c) gas (propane)/gaz You could exchange a Tahiti Gaz cylinder at one of the shops
d) chandlers None
e) bank We have HSBC cards, but despite the fact that Banque Socredo (the only bank in the Marquesas) displays the Maestro and Cirrus signs, we completely failed to obtain any cash at all in the islands with either debit or credit card, via either the ATM or over the counter. Thank goodness we 'd taken a supply of French Polynesian francs with us from the UK or we 'd have been very stuck! We did manage to pay for goods such as diesel with our credit card though. The helpful Bank clerk wasn 't surprised at this slightly bizarre situation....
f) shops/market There is a bakery at the western side of the bay, past the post office and there are several other small stores selling basic provisions.
g) restaurants/hotels Cheap snacks from the little stalls on the waterfront at the weekends
i) internet cafes Internet is available at the post office, but with a telephone card and you can 't use a floppy disk. At £10 for 40 mins, it 's also horrendously expensive. We used Magasin General Technologie which is just north of the church on the other side of the road. The cost was CFP500 for 30 mins, which is about £3.30, but it was desperately slow and the connection is unreliable. There is just one terminal, which you can use a floppy disk in, or you can take your own laptop. If you can manage without internet access while you 're in the Marquesas, you 'll be doing yourself a favour!
k) showers There is a small shower block on the quay, but it was always locked. Easy to use a quay tap though!
18) Recommendations or Warnings Do go to 0800 Mass on a Sunday morning in the beautiful church. Absolutely packed congregation of around 300, tropical flowers and wonderful unaccompanied singing. Petanque on the waterfront on Sunday afternoons.
19) Other Information – please include here general impressions, opinions, comments or any other matter which might be of use to those visiting. The young teenage children of an American cruising boat managed to attend the secondary school for several days and made lots of friends of their own age at Hakahau.
Hiva Oa, Baie Hanamenu
Baie Hanamenu is on the north west coast of Hiva Oa. The bay is easily entered and has deep water. It is advisable to set an anchor buoy as there are some tree trunks on the seabed. There are pleasant walks ashore, but no facilities. It is a very peaceful anchorage, but may be uncomfortably roly if the wind shifts into the north east.
Nuku Hiva, Anse Hoomi
Anse Hoomi is one of the arms of the Baie des Comptrolleurs on the south east coast of Nuku Hiva. It is a deep cleft, well sheltered from easerly winds with good holding in 5 metres within the bay. Potable water is available from a standpipe on the beach at the head of the bay.
A short walk from the beach is the small village, where a grotto outside the church is worth visiting. The church caretaker lives next to the church, and his son is a famous local carver.
A number of lime trees line the route, so it is possible to pick up windfalls. Other items are available through a bartering process.
Tahuata, Baie Hanamoenoe
Said to be one of the most beautiful anchorages in French Polynesia, Baie Hanameonoe is on the north west corner of Tahuata. It is a wide inlet, with a sandy bottom and good holding, with a sandy beach at its head. No facilities. Unfortunately, nonos - evil little biting insects - are prevalent, so cover up well at dusk
Tahuata, Baie Hanatefau
On the western side of Tahuata, this shallow bay is close to the village of Hapatoni, where there is a sheltered wharf and a small shop. The holding is good, but be prepared to move if the wind shifts into the west. The villagers produce some beautiful handcrafted jewellery, carved from wood and cow-bones, in addition to items like tiki, bowls and canoe paddles. There are some pleasant walks ashore. We intended to stay a couple of days, but were there for over a week
Taio Hae Bay
1) Information Submitted by :Tanya Leech, Thursday 's Child of Lee Graham Morfey – Flight of Time , Hugh & Cathie Marriott - Tacit John & Pat Driscoll - Moonlight of Down
2) Date 1995, 1997, 2000, 2006
3) Harbour or Area Covered Include Lat & Long
Taio Hae Bay, Nuka Hiva, Marquesas. 08° 56’ S 140° 05’ W
4) Suitability and Attraction for Yachts
Port of entry, centre of administration for the Marquesas, but this is the leeward end of the Marquesas islands and so is not a good starting point for a comprehensive cruise.
Taiohae struck us as much more sophisticated than either Atuona, Hiva Oa or Hakahau, Ua Pou and had significantly better food shopping with a good range of fresh vegetables available, which are so difficult to obtain on the other islands.
5) Marinas, Berthing or Anchorage
Anchorage in the bay, plenty of space, relatively little swell.A wonderful broad bay with easy entry. We entered at night. Use a stern anchor to cut down rolling.
Whilst we arrived in daylight, we noted that the navigation lights were working in Oct 06
6) Entry Ports
Entry formalities are all conducted at the local Gendarmerie very easily. The alternative port of entry for the Marquesas is Atuona on Hiva Oa.
7) Formal Requirements for Yachts Entering/Departing:
a) from/to same country - Check in with Gendarme at arrival and departure from the island (OK to go to different anchorages) Gendarme was very unhappy with boats that did not check in immediately.
b) from/to abroad - See above
c) visa requirements - EEC passports do not require a visa in advance, others should enquire before departure from their last port. The ‘Bond’ can be deposited here or can be delayed until Papeete. In 1995 the amount for all Europeans was set at French Pacific francs 118200 = approx. US$ 1182 per person, plus a bank filing fee of between US$ 26 & 50 according to bank used
8) Location/Existence of:
a) harbour master - All administration controlled by the Gendarmerie in the village.
b) customs/immigration - See above
c) health authorities - See above
d) police - See above
9) Control of Foreign Yachts - Visa period is three months and renewable.
Gendarmerie opening hours are 0700 - 1200 and 1400 - 1700 Mon to Sat and 0900 - 1200 and 1500 - 1700 on Sundays. If you 're staying in Nuka Hiva for more than a few days, you will be asked to return to check out.
10) Attitude of Officials to Visiting Yachtsmen ; Cordial and helpful.Yachtsmen Checking in and out was quick and completely painless
11) Repair/Hauling Facilities; Some engineering facilities ashore.
Philip is an Englishman who has been living in Nuku Hiva for around 13 years. He is a joiner and has a comprehensive woodworking shop, but he is also a whizz with outboards, reviving ours after it had had a quick dip in Daniel 's Bay (beware the williwaws there; that 's what caused the problem...!) Philip lives and works in the hills behind the commercial dock. Best to go into Yacht Services on the quay and ask how to find him (you 'll need to try and get a lift there)
12) Sailing Directions or Charts
Charts: FR 7352, BA chart 1640 and Pacific Islands Pilot and Charlie’s Charts of Polynesia (to be treated with caution).
13) Cruising Guide and where - Obtainable. Include Phone and/or E-Mail
14) Port Radio Services - Not normally manned
15) Weather Forecasts - Weather faxes from NMC Point Reyes, California, on 17,151.2 at 1535 and 2144 Zulu.
16) Yacht Club(S) - Keikahanni Inn is now run by the widow, Rose Corser, and in 1995 was still the main meeting place
17) Other Facilities:
drinking water Nuku Hiva was the only island in the Marquesas where we failed to get water. Definitely don 't use the Taiohae water - we could see it wasn 't good after heavy rain (its unfiltered). We didn 't manage to obtain any water in Daniel 's Bay either. Daniel died in about Aug 06 and his nephew, Michel, now lives on the beach. We asked if we could have some water, but it had been a dry month and he was reluctant. He suggested the village around the corner, but this is not at all convenient and we weren 't that desperate! Fill up elsewhere in the Marquesas is our advice.
Fuel jetty within the harbour at commercial dock (1997). Total Service Station by the new commercial quay. We took jerry cans over in dinghy.
Propane is available from McKettricks store, or the Magasin Bigot l km up the hill. .
Chandlers - None
bank We have HSBC cards, but despite the fact that Banque Socredo (the only bank in the Marquesas) displays the Maestro and Cirrus signs, we completely failed to obtain any cash at all in the islands with either debit or credit card, via either the ATM or over the counter. Thank goodness we 'd taken a supply of French Polynesian francs with us
from the UK or we 'd have been very stuck! We did manage to pay for goods such as diesel with our credit card though. The helpful Bank clerk wasn 't surprised at this slightly bizarre situation....
shops/market - We found the two main grocery shops on the waterfront road much better than anything we 'd seen in Atuona or Hakahau. On most days of the week, there 'll be a lady with a table of fresh vegetables (but no fruit) for sale in front of Magasin Kamake - this was a Godsend, though not a cheap one! There is also a vegetable market on the quay on Saturday mornings, though we didn 't attend it. The lady Gendarme advised us that you need to get there early ie 0430 to 0500 (No! that 's not a typing error - one consistent feature of the Marquesas we found was how early everything happened!) Kamake also sells fresh baguettes early in the morning. There were no supplies available in Daniel 's Bay when we were there, though we were given fruit in the village around the corner.
Stock up on fresh produce here or at Daniel’s Bay around the corner.
Adequate supplies, but Atuona is in fact probably better.
Good fruit can be obtained by sailing round to Baie de Anaho on the NE corner of the island. You buy direct from the grower.
restaurants/hotels - Good selection. The hotel is expensive but has a wonderful view. Go for a drink if you do not want to spend on a meal.
post office/telephones including mobile facilities -Good Post Office
cafes Internet is available at Yacht Services on the quay for around £3 per half hour. Using the internet in Ua Pou, I found it incredibly slow. So I effectively sent an email home confirming that we were alive and well and that they wouldn 't be hearing from us again until we reached Tahiti, so slow, frustrating and time consuming had I found trying to send a few messages. If you can manage without an email fix in the Marquesas, you 'll be doing yourself a favour!
best mailing address - Poste Restante, Nuka Hiva, but officially not kept for more than l5 days.
showers - On the quay at Taiohae and open from 0730 to 1730
laundry Available at Yacht Services on the quay, though we didn 't use it
Air services direct from Tahiti 2 or 3 times a week
medical facilities/hospital - Well spoken of. Fortunately we had no need, though if you 're seriously ill, you 'll be flown to Tahiti, as a French lady cruiser was while we were there.
18) Recommendations or Warnings
Beware the mosquitoes and no-nos in Daniel’s Bay and Anaho Bay, always wear a shirt, particularly in the evening. When collecting water, it is customary to offer Daniel a present (perhaps a cake, (or tins of corned beef), but it is not etiquette to discuss them with him. This is a present, not the price. Handle it correctly, and he may even invite you to dinner. Do sail round to the Taipei Valley and go and see the Tikis.
The quay wall is rough for your poor dinghy to rub up against and the wall is not generously supplied with ladders either.
19) Other Information – please include here general impressions, opinions, comments or any other matter which might be of use to those visiting.
Visit Rose Corser and her museum (in hotel grounds) which has some old artifacts.
Nuku Hiva was definitely the best island on which to replenish with fresh vegetables and frozen meat before the passage to the Tuamotus. Fresh fruit is not available for sale, but grows in abundance. Villagers will give you fruit - the best way is to stop and chat to any
of them that you see working in their beautiful gardens. If you can manage 5 or 10 minutes of French, you 'll often find that just as you 're leaving and walking away, they 'll suddenly offer you grapefruit, mangoes, papaya and so on, which we were immensely grateful for.
Taiohae, Nuku Hiv
Taiohae is the main settlement of Nuku Hiva, the administrative centre of the Marquesas. The bay is easily identified and entered, even at night; it is generally steep to, but keep to the centreline. Anchorage is in 6-10 metres and the holding is good. It may be desirable to set a stern anchor to avoid rolling if swell enters the bay.
The village has a post office with wifi connection, bakeries, food and tourist-type shops. There is a market on Saturday mornings at the wharf on the east side of the bay, but this starts at 0500! Dinghies can be left at the wharf, where there are cafes where breakfast is available. Although there is water at the wharf, it is not considered to be potable. A better supply can be obtained either at Anse Hoomi to the east or Daniel 's Bay to the west.
Hire cars, usually 4 x 4s, are available, and it is worth taking a tour of the island to see the unexpected scenery inland - think Scotland or Bavaria! The island has a number of marae sites which are well worth visiting, but sadly there is little or no information on pre-European Marquesan culture.